WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2007

IMAGE COMICS FOR MARCH

DARK IVORY #1

Written, art and cover by Joseph Michael Linsner and Eva Hopkins.

"A Kiss in the Dreamhouse." Ivory would love to be a vampire. What teenage goth girl wouldn't? She met one named Esque at a party, but he didn't look like a "real" vampire. Ivory's curiosity lands her on the bloody streets of New York where she learns the price of getting too close to your dreams.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

DEAD SPACE #1

Written by Antony Johnston, art and cover by Ben Templesmith.

Real Space. Real Terror. From the creative minds at video game colossus Electronic Arts comes Dead Space, an all-new horror series set in the terrifying reaches of outer space. Dead Space tells the gut-wrenching tale of a deep space mining colony that unexpectedly pulls an ancient and vicious alien life force from the dark rock. Dead Space will be the prequel to EA's upcoming survival horror game of the same name, due in 2008.

The first Dynamo 5 annual features a collection of pivotal "untold tales" from Dynamo 5's past! See Dynamo 5's first adventure as a team! See what happens when a reporter tries to reveal Dynamo 5's connection to Captain Dynamo! See Captain Dynamo team up with other Image heroes for a gigantic slugfest! Plus a pin-up gallery, and a reprinting of Captain Dynamo's first appearance, from the rarely-seen Noble Causes: Extended Family #2.

56 pages, $5.99, in stores on March 12.

NOBLE CAUSES #32

Written by Jay Faerber, art and cover by Yildiray Cinar and Ron Riley.

New direction! New family members! New character designs! Set five years after the events of Noble Causes #31, this issue is the perfect jumping-on point for new readers! Doc Noble has rededicated the Noble family to be the world's preeminent super-heroes, but even as they take a more pro-active approach to fighting crime on a global scale, they still harbor dark secrets and hidden agendas.

The lawless in Sapphire City are about to come face-to-face with fear as a man long thought buried, the ghoulish gunslinger "The Revenant" returns to enact vengeance on those who would prey on the innocent!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on March 26.

TRANSHUMAN #1

Written by Jonathan Hickman, art by Jm Ringuet, cover by Hickman.

"Discovery." From Jonathan Hickman, creator of The Nightly News, Pax Romana and Red Mass from Mars, comes Transhuman, a story that covers the discovery of superhuman genetic engineering, the companies built on the back of that discovery and the marketing war to bring it into each and every one of our homes. Transhuman is a mockumentary told in the same vein as the great Christopher Guest movies Spinal Tap and Best in Show.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on March 12.

SCREAMLAND #1

Written by Harold Sipe, art and cover by Hector Casanova.

Where have the old Hollywood monsters gone? In the age of computer graphics and green screen, the answer ain't pretty. Having lost all of his money in a dot-com scheme, Frankenstein's Monster is content to drink the days away. When a chance at work drops in his lap, can he sober up long enough to cash in? Will the whole affair end in pitchforks and torches?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 12.

THE LAST WINTER OGN

Written by Larry Fessenden and Robert Leaver, art and cover by Brahm Revel.

Based on director Larry Fessenden's chilling eco-horror film starring Ron Perlman, James Le Gros and Connie Britton, The Last Winter tells the story of an oil company's advance team struggling to establish a drilling base in the Arctic that will forever alter the pristine land of Northern Alaska. After one team member is found dead, a mania slowly claims the sanity of the others as each of them succumbs to a mysterious fear...

128 pages black and white, $12.99, in stores on March 12.

NIXON'S PALS OGN

Written by Joe Casey, art and cover by Chris Burnham.

What's worse than being a super-villain in Los Angeles County? Being their parole officer, of course! Meet Nixon Cooper and his colorful cast of parolees at large, hanging on by their fingernails in the morally ambiguous underbelly of L.A. But who's got it worse -- the criminals who're struggling (and often failing) to live the straight life? Or Nixon himself, struggling to keep up with all of them? And who the hell is sleeping with Nixon's wife?! A crime story like you've never seen before! Loaded with extra features!

120 pages, black and white, $12.99, in stores on March 26.

STUPID COMICS: PHOENIX EDITION OGN

Written, art and cover by Jim Mahfood.

Fan-favorite JIM MAHFOOD (CLERKS, GRRL SCOUTS) offers a hilarious and satirical collection of his infamous Stupid Comics strips. Pulled from the weekly Phoenix New Times newspaper, these comics are universal in theme, lampooning government, war, pop culture, the entertainment industry, relationships, sex and technology. A must-have for comedy fans, political junkies, and anyone else slightly concerned with the world we live in.

96 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on March 19.

REPO TP

Written by Rick Spears, art and cover by Rob G.

Welcome to the world of Repo. This is the future they promised us -- hover cars, jet packs, hotels on the moon -- but they neglected to inform that it all came with a seriously heavy price tag. If you can't pay the bill, repo agents A.K.A. professional collateral managers working on the fringes of the law are empowered to kill your buzz and repossess the party. You've been warned. Default at your own risk.

152 pages, black and white, $15.99, in stores on March 12.

SORROW TP

Written by Rick Remender and Seth Peck, art by Francesco Francavilla, cover by Kieron Dwyer.

In 1952, the U.S. Government's nuclear testing killed all of the good people of Sorrow, Nevada. Today, the sign in front of town reads "population zero". The locals, however, will tell you a very different story... When a car accident strands four young travelers in this desolate ghost town, they soon find that not all that is buried is dead.

96 pages, black and white, $12.99, in stores on March 5.

SPAWN: THE UNDEAD COLLECTION TP

Written by Paul Jenkins, art by Dwayne Turner, cover by Todd McFarlane and Turner.

This is the Spawn spin-off that diehard Spawn fans have been craving! Spawn: The Undead concentrates on the popular HellSpawn character once known as Al Simmons, champion of balance between Heaven and Hell. This series took a unique "Japanese Horror" style look at the Spawn mythos, focusing on urban horror.

184 pages, $24.99, in stores on March 26.

TELLOS COLOSSAL VOLUME TP

Written by Todd Dezago, art and cover by Mike Wieringo.

Journey with young Jarek and his tiger-warrior companion, Koj, as they team up with pirate princess, Serra, to confront the dread Malesur, a villain set on devouring the denizens of this magical, patchwork world! Tellos is an all-ages rollercoaster ride of action and adventure, mystery and magic, and good versus evil! The perfect format for the perfect bedtime story -- for children of all ages!

288 pages, $17.99, in stores on March 5.

'76 #3

Written by B. Clay Moore and Seth Peck, art by Ed Tadem and Tigh Walker, cover by Tadem.

Jackie Karma and Marcus King deal with kung fu team the Sabaki Boys in the New York City streets, while Bobby Howler tracks a new menace across town, and we meet private eye Sam(antha) Jones. In "Cool", Pete and Leon are tracked by a crazed ex-pornstar turned hit man, and the mob takes an interest.

32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #6

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Jason Howard.

Wolf-Man's greatest shame is the fact that he lost control of his powers and accidentally killed a beloved superhero, Sergeant Superior. Now Superior's teammates, The Actioneers have learned of Wolf-Man's actions. They've come to return the favor.

32 pages $2.99, in stores on March 7.

BRIT #8

Written by Bruce Brown, art by Nate Bellegarde and Andy Kuhn, cover by Ryan Ottley and Kelsey Shannon.

Intergalactic drug smugglers have been profiting a great deal by doing business on Earth. Brit's sister has been on the case for some time ñ but now, with a little help from her brother, she'll finally shut them down ñ or instigate and all-out Invasion!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 12.

CASANOVA #14

Written by Matt Fraction, art by Fabio Moon, cover by Gabriel Ba.

The second album of Casanova comes to an end and you absolutely won't believe it. If Casanova comes back, surely this would be the issue, right? Right? He's gonna come back, isn't he? It's all gonna work out all right, isn't it? At the end of the issue, everything will be beautiful again and nothing will hurt, right? Right? Hello? God?

24 pages, two colors, $1.99, in stores on March 19.

CEMETERY BLUES #3

Written by Ryan Rubio, art by Thomas Boatwright, cover by David Hartman.

"The Haunting of Hernesburg," part 3 of 3. The thrilling conclusion is here! The evil Orlok has unleashed the Huntsman! Are Ridley and Falstaff up to the task of vanquishing this seemingly invincible foe, or would they rather just drown their sorrows in the pub? The answer probably won't surprise you.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on March 19.

THE CIRCLE #5

Written by Brian Reed, art and cover by Ian Hosfeld.

"The Goliath Trap," part five. The Goliath missile train travels its final miles. The question is: Who will survive this trip and who will die?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

GODLAND #22

Written by Joe Casey, art and cover by Tom Scioli.

Book Twenty-Two: Detonate Reality Saga! A terrifying, consciousness-altering secret rocks Commander Adam Archer to his very core! And what is the story of The Tyranny Fates -- and what is its connection to all of human existence?

For everyone heading to Orange Park High's reunion, the bloodletting has already begun -- only they don't know it yet! A killer hides among them and once he makes his presence known, all Hell breaks loose! Plus, the origin of Gutwrencher -- and why he wants them all dead!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on March 12.

HAWAIIAN DICK #5

Written by B. Clay Moore, art by Scott Chantler and Steven Griffin, cover by Griffin.

"Screaming Black Thunder," part 5 of 5. The conclusion of the opening arc to the ongoing Hawaiian Dick. Byrd, Mo and Kahami find themselves face-to-face with modern criminals and a ghostly aviator, and the World War II flying squadron Black Thunder stumble across the men who put their leader in the hospital.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 26.

INVINCIBLE #52

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Ryan Ottley and Bill Crabtree.

Invincible vs. Kid Omni-Man! This partnership is not off to a good start! It's brother versus brother and the outcome of this all out brawl will amaze you. Who will be left standing? The bold new direction of Invincible continues here!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

JACK STAFF #15

Written, art and cover by Paul Grist.

Now monthly. Zipper Nolan thought he was having a bad day when his imaginary childhood friends, a talking bowl and a giant fish, reappeared, but then the Druid knocked on his door and that's when things took a turn for the worse...

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on March 12.

MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #9

Written by Michael Allred, art and cover by Michael Allred and Laura Allred.

An advanced Alien civilization has engineered a mind boggling secret headquarters in Snap City for Frank "Madman" Einstein and the surviving members of the Atomics Super Group. A celebratory party may be in the making, but something sinister is part of the new decor. Is it "curtains" for Frank and the gang?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

MICE TEMPLAR #4

Written by Bryan J.L. Glass and Michael Avon Oeming, art and cover by Oeming.

Only the legendary Readers of the Wheat priesthood can approve Karic's destiny as the prophesied liberator of all mice. But only knighted Templars dare enter their ancient fortress within the Great Ash Tree, while Karic must first survive the sacrificial rituals of the fearsome druid-witch Black Anaius. Also, the Hooded One reveals his name, and it may cost the life of Pilot the Tall.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

NEW WORLD ORDER #3

Written by Gusatavo Higuera, art by Mansyur Darman, cover by Juan Ferreyra.

"Tragedy & Hope." A plot to kill the Queen of England! A daring escape from Guantanamo Bay! And the secret of the Money Masters' manipulation and control over every person on the planet! The thinking man's comic concludes in epic fashion -- and no conspiracy theory is left unturned!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on March 26.

OVERMAN #4

Written by Scott Reed, art and cover by Shane White.

Reality has suddenly shattered. The Atomic Clock reveals a mind-altering, horrific truth to the renegade Nathan Fisher. He and Dr.Annita Gray battle Omakon agents in a high speed, explosive chase, while The last living Demolator is lured into a trap that will seal the fate of all Mankind.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on March 5.

PROOF #6

Written by Alex Grecian, art and cover by Riley Rossmo.

"Company of Men," part one. New storyline. Bigfoot hunters slaughter the parents of a baby dinosaur in Africa. Will Proof take the bait and fly to Africa, putting himself in harm's way in order to save the little dinosaur? Of course he will! C'mon, he's the hero of the book.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 26.

PVP #41

Written, art and cover by Scott Kurtz.

Scratch Fury decides to take a new angle on world domination: kill them with cuteness. Can this cat enslave the entire human race with a cute cat calendar?